OpenCodelists

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High dose ICS Inhalers dm+d
A list of high dose inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) preparations at VMP and AMP from the [NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices](https://ebmdatalab.net/what-is-the-dmd-the-nhs-dictionary-of-medicines-and-devices/).
Published by OpenSAFELY
High dose inhaled corticosteroids BNF
Used by the following [OpenPrescribing](https://openprescribing.net) measures:

* [High dose inhaled corticosteroids](https://openprescribing.net/measure/icsdose/)
Published by OpenPrescribing
High dose long acting opioids (OpenPrescribing) - Pseudo BNF BNF
Taken from high dose long-acting opioid codelist in OpenPrescribing, with a calculated Oral Morphine Equivalence of ≥120mg a day of a long acting regular opioid.

From OpenPrescribing:
"The calculations are based on likely doses of long acting, regular opioids, for example morphine sulphate tablets or fentanyl patches. For example, we have assumed that MST 60mg tablets are “high dose”, as they are usually taken as one tablet twice daily (120mg daily dose), whereas MST 30mg are not, as the da…
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High dose long acting opioids (OpenPrescribing) - dm+d dm+d
dm+d version of high dose opioid codelist.

Taken from high dose long-acting opioid codelist in OpenPrescribing, with a calculated Oral Morphine Equivalence of ≥120mg a day of a long acting regular opioid.
Published by OpenSAFELY
High dose multiple ingredient ICS inhalers dm+d
A list of high dose inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) preparations at VMP and AMP from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
Published by OpenSAFELY
High dose opioids BNF
Used by the following [OpenPrescribing](https://openprescribing.net) measures:

* [High dose opioids per 1000 patients](https://openprescribing.net/measure/opioidper1000/)
* [High dose opioid items as percentage regular opioids](https://openprescribing.net/measure/opioidspercent/)
Published by OpenPrescribing
High dose single ingredient ICS Inhalers dm+d
A list of high dose single ingredient inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) preparations at VMP and AMP from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
Published by OpenSAFELY
High-cost ACE inhibitors BNF
Used by the following [OpenPrescribing](https://openprescribing.net) measures:

* [High-cost Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors](https://openprescribing.net/measure/ace/)
Published by OpenPrescribing
High-cost ARBs BNF
Used by the following [OpenPrescribing](https://openprescribing.net) measures:

* [High-cost Angiotensin-II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)](https://openprescribing.net/measure/arb/)
Published by OpenPrescribing
High-cost PPIs BNF
Used by the following [OpenPrescribing](https://openprescribing.net) measures:

* [High-cost PPIs](https://openprescribing.net/measure/ppi/)
Published by OpenPrescribing
Higher dose PPIs (excluding liquids) BNF
Used by the following [OpenPrescribing](https://openprescribing.net) measures:

* [Higher dose Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)](https://openprescribing.net/measure/ppidose/)
Published by OpenPrescribing
History of Atrial fibrillation or flutter codes SNOMED CT
Taken from the `AFHIST_COD` refset published by NHSD. Contains public sector information licensed under the UK Open Government Licence v3.0 (https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
History of Atrial fibrillation or flutter codes (obsolete) SNOMED CT
Taken from the `AFHIST_COD` refset published by NHSD.
Home and ambulatory blood pressure recording codes SNOMED CT
Taken from the `HOMEAMBBP_COD` refset published by NHSD. Contains public sector information licensed under the UK Open Government Licence v3.0 (https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Homeless SNOMED CT
Taken from the `HOMELESS_COD` fields in SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19) Vaccine Uptake Reporting Codes v.1.5.3